tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31223185.post2741077769680465843..comments2023-10-12T02:09:15.426-07:00Comments on The Writing and Art of Andrew Thornton: 2nd Annual Ornament Swap Blog Hop hosted by Sally Russick...Andrew Thorntonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04191233443131580096noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31223185.post-43770138406494581542012-12-20T12:44:05.080-08:002012-12-20T12:44:05.080-08:00Andrew, you and Theresa created such beautifully,...Andrew, you and Theresa created such beautifully, intricate ornaments for each other. They are both lovely and can imagine how beautiful they are hanging on the Christmas trees. Happy Holidays@Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31223185.post-51894990640361845952012-12-19T13:13:27.937-08:002012-12-19T13:13:27.937-08:00Beautiful, I am amazed at the bead weaving that ca...Beautiful, I am amazed at the bead weaving that can be done...fantastic.Sandi Volpehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15890376047821853725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31223185.post-4485902657306314272012-12-17T08:19:27.650-08:002012-12-17T08:19:27.650-08:00Wow! I didn't know you could peyote - gorgeous...Wow! I didn't know you could peyote - gorgeous work. And therese's is a stunner too! Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14254291271007836270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31223185.post-83381234729882069142012-12-17T07:25:20.679-08:002012-12-17T07:25:20.679-08:00That is so lovely! I am always amazed at seed bead...That is so lovely! I am always amazed at seed bead wranglers. I love the added flash of the rivoli in the snowy ornament that Miss Therese made for you! And I LOVE the filigree that is peeking out of yours. Inspired designs! Enjoy the day. ErinTesoriTrovatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12771359288546654791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31223185.post-84866690002022800462012-12-17T06:28:59.100-08:002012-12-17T06:28:59.100-08:00Andrew, your ornament is gorgeous, both elgant and...Andrew, your ornament is gorgeous, both elgant and a bit earthy at the same time. I love the colors, and those dangles add great movement to the piece. I know Therese will cherish it for years to come. <br /><br />I hope you have a wonderful week!!Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07545020113679133121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31223185.post-53303268129428201382012-12-17T05:17:37.449-08:002012-12-17T05:17:37.449-08:00Your ornament to Therese is so beautiful. I love ...Your ornament to Therese is so beautiful. I love the filigree with the beadweaving! Fantastic! And, Therese's ornament to you is beautiful,too! Great additions to your trees!Maryannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09995953807184947287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31223185.post-45219586061465772442012-12-16T20:05:54.734-08:002012-12-16T20:05:54.734-08:00Two bead weaving beauties! I absolutely love both...Two bead weaving beauties! I absolutely love both ornaments...you both noe have wonderful keepsakes! Merry Christmas!Patti Vanderbloemenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14899971311953499881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31223185.post-62192958848749030902012-12-16T09:32:12.971-08:002012-12-16T09:32:12.971-08:00Wow- these are both so beautiful! I Love the neste...Wow- these are both so beautiful! I Love the nested warm feel of both with the beadwork around the pendant. And adore the dangly bits and crystals on yours- original!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31223185.post-47634204743823836092012-12-16T08:53:02.283-08:002012-12-16T08:53:02.283-08:00I love how Therese created a double sided ornament...I love how Therese created a double sided ornament by using the cab and the rivoli. It's so stunning! I would love to hang that on my tree or in my studio. <br /><br />And I had no idea you did beadweaving! The ornament you created was obviously a labor of love, and so beautiful! She's very lucky.Jennifer Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17470332267386141926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31223185.post-90130899419812666392012-12-16T07:34:44.537-08:002012-12-16T07:34:44.537-08:00The ornament that Therese created for you is reall...The ornament that Therese created for you is really beautiful! I love the beadwork and how she combined it with other beautiful elements. Really fantastic design.<br /><br />I also really like what you created for her. Beautiful beadwork and all those little treasures make it something special! Definitely an ornament that she can hang in her studio after the holiday season.Kathleen Lange Klikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06161796067079143054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31223185.post-60585385467129916392012-12-16T06:21:36.955-08:002012-12-16T06:21:36.955-08:00Andrew, both ornaments are beautiful, I can't...Andrew, both ornaments are beautiful, I can't believe that you both did beadwoven bezels. They are GORGEOUS!! To be honest I had know idea that you bead weave. Beautiful work! Thank you so much for participating in the swap! Have a very happy Hoilday Season. Bits of Learninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07866440976905051220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31223185.post-19430146031196964032012-12-16T06:09:59.504-08:002012-12-16T06:09:59.504-08:00Hi Andrew,
First let me tell you that I so love th...Hi Andrew,<br />First let me tell you that I so love the ornament that you sent to me and will enjoy it's beauty for years to come. I am amazed that you tried your hand at bead weaving you did a fantastic job. I am so glad that you were my partner in this ornament swap and thank you so very much for my beautiful ornament. I'm glad that you like the ornament that I sent to you.<br />Merry Christmas,<br />ThereseTherese's Treasureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11048140538791568162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31223185.post-12263341071733094192012-12-16T05:57:39.490-08:002012-12-16T05:57:39.490-08:00Hi Andrew, You did a great job on your ornament. G...Hi Andrew, You did a great job on your ornament. Great colors. I would be proud to hang Theresa's ornament on my tree also.Becky Pancakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08683182644887296641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31223185.post-13296509111220101222012-12-16T05:46:22.126-08:002012-12-16T05:46:22.126-08:00Andrew, these are both Gorgeous! I love the color...Andrew, these are both Gorgeous! I love the colors you chose...unexpected and they go so well together. You made such a beautifully unique ornament. I love Therese's and how she made it 2-sided. Everything she makes is perfection and beauty :-) Christine Altmillerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12097437105566740407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31223185.post-79644283250013221402012-12-16T05:43:18.255-08:002012-12-16T05:43:18.255-08:00I like the purples with the terra cotta of the cer...I like the purples with the terra cotta of the ceramic piece! Not a traditional palette - and I find that refreshing, and very pretty. Both ornaments are simply gorgeous!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08577867087004709820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31223185.post-28265637331995795222012-12-15T19:08:22.758-08:002012-12-15T19:08:22.758-08:00All is beautiful!
I din't know you did any sti...All is beautiful!<br />I din't know you did any stitching!Your peyote is wonderful and the additions are perfect! Bravo!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com